Juniper Hill Inn

Top Seven Reasons to Stay at Juniper Hill Inn

Built in 1902, this colonial-revival mansion graces the National Register of Historic Places and has welcomed famous guests including Presidents Theodore Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, and Woodrow Wilson.

Period-style guest rooms, fireside dining, and a hilltop setting with views of the surrounding mountains helped the inn land a spot on The Discerning Traveler’s list of romantic hideaways in 2007.

You can sample farm-to-table fare at Madelyn's Dining Room, which serves elegant dinners such as maple-glazed half roasted chicken ($17) or pan-seared trout ($21) with herbs and vegetables from the onsite garden, or from the Blue Bar, a tavern designed by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

There are more than 5 miles of wilderness walking trails at Paradise Park, located across the street, and art galleries, a state park, and the American Precision Museum five minutes away in downtown Windsor.

During warmer months, kayak and canoe down the nearby Connecticut River; Okemo Mountain Resort, located about 30 miles west, offers seasonal activities such as downhill skiing and golf.